On January 19th, 2016, my class and I visited San Dieguito lagoon. We learned about the environment there and helped restore it. Many things were built over this area, and negatively impacted the ecosystem here. We walked on a trail, and got background information on their restoration project.
First of all, the soil there is EXTREMELY salty. Which makes it difficult for many plants to live. The rangers planted many plants in effort to restore the area. Unfortunately, barely any plants made, they all just died. Only 10% made it and they are currently doing bad. Since the salinity was so high, the rangers tried to wash away all the salt, they also brought a tractor in to mix up the soil; neither worked. Another thing that makes it difficult for plants to grow here, is the high weed content. Now, their is only 5% wetlands dunes left.
I very much enjoy gathering data out in the field. I feel like it helps me comprehend teachings better. Being out in the field also gives me the opportunity to get my hands a bit dirty which impacts me greater than sitting in a classroom would. I'm very comfortable with gathering data in the field.
I don't have anything against classroom learning, I just strongly prefer field learning more. Why? Well, I feel like classroom learning is more almost just memorizing information on a topic. Field learning gives you experiences to remember. I know my partner, Cinthia Chavez, won't forget good soil has living things in it because I picked up worms and tried getting her to hold them too!
Below you can find pictures from my time spent out in the field.
First of all, the soil there is EXTREMELY salty. Which makes it difficult for many plants to live. The rangers planted many plants in effort to restore the area. Unfortunately, barely any plants made, they all just died. Only 10% made it and they are currently doing bad. Since the salinity was so high, the rangers tried to wash away all the salt, they also brought a tractor in to mix up the soil; neither worked. Another thing that makes it difficult for plants to grow here, is the high weed content. Now, their is only 5% wetlands dunes left.
I very much enjoy gathering data out in the field. I feel like it helps me comprehend teachings better. Being out in the field also gives me the opportunity to get my hands a bit dirty which impacts me greater than sitting in a classroom would. I'm very comfortable with gathering data in the field.
I don't have anything against classroom learning, I just strongly prefer field learning more. Why? Well, I feel like classroom learning is more almost just memorizing information on a topic. Field learning gives you experiences to remember. I know my partner, Cinthia Chavez, won't forget good soil has living things in it because I picked up worms and tried getting her to hold them too!
Below you can find pictures from my time spent out in the field.